Bengaluru: Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, (KIA / BIAL) handled 650,225 kg (542,620 kg of imports and 107,605 kg from domestic source) of Covid-19 relief material from April 1 to May 19. Of this total, 567,791 kg were processed from May 1 to 19, or 507,820 kg of imports and 59,971 …
Read More »First batch of COVID-19 oxygen relief to Kerala by groups of UAE expatriates dispatched from Dubai
The collection and shipment of sponsored COVID-19 relief supplies from the United Arab Emirates were channeled through Aster Volunteers and International Humanitarian City (IHC) Dubai. Image Credit: Provided Dubai: Community associations, wellness groups, business entities and expatriates from Kerala to the United Arab Emirates have joined forces to send medical …
Read More »IOM Libya and Georgetown University: Mapping the professional skills of migrants in Misrata – Challenges and integration strategies in the Libyan market – Libya
To learn more about the lives of migrants in Misrata, IOM Libya partnered with the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS) at Georgetown University to conduct a mixed-method study including a review of the literature, qualitative interviews and a quantitative survey conducted among nearly 1,000 migrants in Misrata. . The …
Read More »Ceasefire brings relief but Palestinian suffering continues
A prayer has recently resounded in the streets of Gaza. “Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar” chanted crowds of Palestinians. The phrase “Allahu akbar” is neither a threat, nor a curse, nor a cause for fear, as so many Americans assume. These are sacred words, spoken by Muslims as well as Christians. …
Read More »Changing the rules on importing raw materials and finished products to facilitate local manufacturing, Telecom News, ET Telecom
New Delhi: The customs department has notified the latest changes in the import rules for raw materials and finished products that will facilitate the outsourcing of manufacturing operations to India, allow inter-company transfer of raw materials and other simplifications and will ensure ease of manufacture. The Central Council for Indirect …
Read More »Rapson: Reflecting on the Murder of George Floyd and the Continued Pursuit of Full Racial Justice
Philanthropy, in all its forms, questions and seven more lessons from the past year It’s been a year now since former policeman Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd. During that year, the murder precipitated a full spectrum of reactions and emotions. This sparked outbursts of anger, outrage and protest. He stepped …
Read More »Mitchell Charlesworth: Freeport’s Tax Incentives
Member article The government plans to create eight new Freeports in England to boost trade, jobs and investment across the country. We predict that the special tax and customs rules for the zones will help businesses trade and manufacture goods more profitably, countering the effects of other complications such as …
Read More »HC cuts accident relief from Rs 8L to Rs 50,000, Auto News, ET Auto
The judge observed that the applicants are only entitled to compensation under article 140 of the law which stipulates that in the event of death or permanent disability of any person resulting from road accidents, the owner of the vehicle is required to pay Rs 50,000 in the event of …
Read More »More changes on the horizon – the VAT e-commerce package
As the dust settles on Brexit, businesses will have to prepare for another wave of change on the VAT front – the implementation of the VAT package on e-commerce. In general, these new rules will see the end of the current EU rules on “distance selling” and the introduction of …
Read More »Covid-19 relief: BMW India imports oxygen concentrators, donates money
When it comes to its employees, BMW India has partnered with various hospitals to make sure everyone is vaccinated. BMW India has so far donated eight crore rupees to Covid-19 relief. The company had previously donated Rs three crore and an additional Rs five crore was added to the count. …
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